Pillow Soft Rolls

I saw this recipe on Loves to Eat weblog & I thought they looked wonderful. I had previously made dinner rolls & they turned out a little hard and tough after baking, while these were soft, light, delicate & delicious! These were easy as well, making them quick to make with only a few hours notice!

I made half the original recipe below, baking up 12 rolls.

Pillow Soft Rolls, makes 24
Recipe courtesy of Karen at Loves to Eat, which she found at Amber's Delectable Delights

Ingredients

• 4-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt & 3 c. flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth & elastic, about 6-8 minutes (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover & let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover & let rise until doubled, about 30 min.
• Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.